Crispy & Nostalgic Cabbage Salad
Chef Lee Chan-won’s Cabbage Salad Recipe with Special Dressing (from ‘Pyeonstorang’)
The perfect accompaniment to crispy fried chicken! Introducing Chef Lee Chan-won’s cabbage salad and an upgraded retro-style dressing, as featured on the TV show ‘Pyeonstorang’. The refreshing crunch of cabbage combined with the sweet and tangy dressing is sure to awaken your appetite.
Salad Ingredients- 1/2 head of cabbage (adjust size as needed)
- 1/2 onion (small)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare a fresh head of cabbage. About half a head will yield a generous portion for 2-3 people.
Step 2
Using a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife, shred the cabbage as thinly as possible. Thinner shreds result in a more tender texture. Soak the shredded cabbage in cold water for about 30 minutes to enhance its crispness.
Step 3
Thinly slice the onion into shreds, similar to the cabbage. Soak the sliced onions separately in cold water to mellow out their sharp flavor.
Step 4
Drain the water from both the cabbage and onions thoroughly using a colander. It’s crucial to remove excess water, as any remaining moisture can make the dressing too thin.
Step 5
Now, let’s make the delicious dressing. In a bowl, add a generous 6 tablespoons of mayonnaise.
Step 6
To the mayonnaise, add 2 tablespoons of ketchup, 1 teaspoon of whole grain mustard, and 1 teaspoon of honey mustard. For added texture and flavor, finely chop 3 dill pickles and mix them in. (Using sweet relish is also a great option here.)
Step 7
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together until well combined. While traditional retro cabbage salads often used just mayonnaise and ketchup, adding whole grain mustard, honey mustard, and chopped pickles creates an upgraded dressing with richer flavors and a more interesting texture.
Step 8
Place the drained cabbage and onions in a serving bowl. Pour the prepared dressing generously over the top and gently toss to combine. Your nostalgic cabbage salad is now complete! For an extra touch, you can sprinkle a little black pepper. This salad pairs wonderfully with warm fried chicken, tonkatsu, or even burgers.
